Scribbling: meaning, definitions and examples

writing quickly

The act of scribbling refers to writing or drawing quickly and carelessly, often without much thought or planning. It is a spontaneous and often messy form of expression, typically done with a pen or pencil on paper. Scribbling can be a way to jot down ideas, doodle, or relieve stress.

doodling, jotting, scrawling

Examples of usage

• I caught him scribbling notes in his notebook during the meeting.

• She scribbled a quick message on the post-it note before leaving.

• The child was happily scribbling on a piece of paper with colorful markers.